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FILE - Kevin Harvick speaks during NASCAR Daytona 500 auto racing media day at Daytona International Speedway, Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022, in Daytona Beach, Fla. Harvick will know if 2023 will be his final NASCAR season before he goes too Daytona in February. “I don't really have a clear answer on that right now,” the 2014 Cup champ said about his future Thursday, Dec. 1, before the NASCAR Awards. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)
Kevin Harvick will know if 2023 is final season by Daytona

Dec. 01, 2022 02:37 PM EST

Joey Logano celebrates with his son Hudson after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race and championship Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022, in Avondale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Joey Logano wins at Phoenix to earn 2nd NASCAR championship

By Jenna Fryer Nov. 06, 2022 06:47 PM EST

FILE - Jimmie Johnson greets fans during driver introductions prior to a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Phoenix Raceway, March 8, 2020, in Avondale, Ariz. Seven-time NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson is returning to NASCAR two years after his retirement from the stock car series. Johnson bought a stake in GMS Petty Racing, a Cup team fronted by seven-time champion Richard Petty. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso, File)
Jimmie Johnson returns to NASCAR as part-owner, driver

By Jenna Fryer Nov. 04, 2022 12:28 PM EDT

Jimmie Johnson is returning to NASCAR as part-owner of Petty GMS, will run up to 5 races starting with the Daytona 500

Nov. 04, 2022 12:27 PM EDT
AVONDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Jimmie Johnson is returning to NASCAR as part-owner of Petty GMS, will run up to 5 races starting with the Daytona 500. ...

Christopher Bell celebrates in Victory Lane after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, in Concord, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)
Bell wins Charlotte as champion Larson bumped from playoffs

By Jenna Fryer Oct. 09, 2022 06:03 PM EDT

Chase Briscoe (14) lifts and spins in the air along the front stretch after coming out of turn 4 during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Sunday, Aug. 28, 2022, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
NASCAR quartet of first-timers eager for playoff experience

By Pete Iacobelli Sep. 03, 2022 10:29 AM EDT

Denny Hamlin (11) and Joey Logano (22) race in the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at the Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Mich., Sunday, Aug. 7, 2022. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Team Penske extends Joey Logano's contract for No. 22 Ford

By Jenna Fryer Aug. 24, 2022 10:52 AM EDT

Roger Penske, center, speaks with drivers Joey Logano, left, and Ryan Blaney before practice for the NASCAR auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, July 30, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Ford, Keselowski, looking for success in Detroit backyard

By Jenna Fryer Aug. 04, 2022 09:54 AM EDT

Sportlight-USA’s men’s basketball lose to France 83-76

By The Associated Press Jul. 24, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
July 25 1902 — Jim Jeffries knocks out Bob Fitzsimmons in the eighth round to retain the world heavyweight title. 1941 — Lefty Grove of...

Sportlight-Week Ahead, July 22-28

By The Associated Press Jul. 21, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
July 22 1921 — Jim Barnes wins the U.S. Men’s Open golf championship by edging Walter Hagen, Leo Diegel, Jock Hutchinson and Fred McLeod. ...

Allgaier wins at New Hampshire for 3rd Xfinity victory

By Dan Gelston Jul. 16, 2022 05:56 PM EDT
LOUDON, N.H. (AP) — Dale Earnhardt Jr. swears he never visited victory lane at New Hampshire as an Xfinity Series team owner. Or even a pop in to congratulate a...

FILE -Tyler Reddick (8) looks on before NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Dover Motor Speedway, Sunday, May 1, 2022, in Dover, Del. Tyler Reddick can add Michael Jordan to his contacts list. Reddick made the surprise jump -- his current Richard Childress team would say ill-timed jump -- to join Jordan's 22XI Racing in 2024. Well, that's one driver off the free-agent market.(AP Photo/Jason Minto, File)
Reddick's jump to 23XI a start for NASCAR driver shuffling

By Dan Gelston Jul. 16, 2022 03:41 PM EDT

FILE - Matt Kenseth holds the trophy after winning the pole position for Saturday's NASCAR All-Star auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Friday, May 18, 2018 in Concord, N.C. Kenseth doesn't race very often anymore, but when he does, he still likes to go fast. (AP Photo/Terry Renna, File)
Competitive Matt Kenseth still chasing wins, makes SRX debut

By Jenna Fryer Jul. 08, 2022 02:36 PM EDT

Richard Petty talks with NASCAR drivers, including Ryan Blaney, lower left, and Ricky Stenhouse Jr., upper left, before a group photo Friday, June 3, 2022, to promote the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at World Wide Technology Raceway in Madison, Ill. Petty won the Cup championship seven times. (Derik Holtmann/Belleville News-Democrat via AP)
Stenhouse signs multi-year contract extension with JTG

By Jenna Fryer Jun. 24, 2022 06:03 PM EDT

Helio Castroneves, of Brazil, prepares to drive before the final practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Friday, May 27, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Castroneves hoping SRX win leads to seat in Daytona 500

By Jenna Fryer Jun. 24, 2022 01:40 PM EDT

SRX hopes second season is another surprise summer smash

By Jenna Fryer Jun. 17, 2022 03:32 PM EDT
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Ryan Newman does want not to be the hero or the villain or anything else in the six-race Superstar Racing Experience. He plans to just be...

Jimmie Johnson speaks during the drivers meeting for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, May 28, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Johnson flashes speed, charm in 1st shot at winning Indy 500

By Dan Gelston May. 28, 2022 01:29 PM EDT

Jimmie Johnson takes off his helmet during qualifications for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, May 21, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Johnson makes Indy 500 pole shootout in 1st qualifying run

By Michael Marot May. 21, 2022 06:28 PM EDT

Florida Gov. DeSantis signs $1B tax cut bill

By Brendan Farrington May. 06, 2022 03:31 PM EDT
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Floridians will save on items ranging from diapers and gasoline to auto racing tickets and energy efficient appliances under a $1 billion...

NASCAR Cup Series driver Ross Chastain (1) celebrates the win in Victory Lane following a NASCAR Cup Series auto race, Sunday, April 24, 2022, in Talladega, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Ross Chastain steals victory at Talladega Superspeedway

By Jenna Fryer Apr. 24, 2022 07:08 PM EDT